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10 Best Movies Like The Judo Champ

If you loved The Judo Champ, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

1945★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As ...

#2
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

1993★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and te...

#3
The Violence Action

The Violence Action

2022★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Kei Kikuno attends a vocational school as a student. For her part-time job, she works as a contract killer. She is excellent at her job and never gets scared by anyone. One day, sh...

#4
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader...

#5
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen

Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ryuzo and his 7 former henchmen are all retired yakuza, but they now live as regular old men. One day, Ryuzo becomes the victim of a phishing fraud. He calls his 7 men together to ...

#6
Kids Return

Kids Return

1996★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Judo Champ for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a ...

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